I don't think the article portrays that RSS dislikes Modi because of his "non-brahmin" heritage but there are some differences because he was "indisciplined". Aferall, the article clearly mentions that RSS lobbied very strongly for Modi after the 2002 riots when many leaders in the BJP including the then PM Vajpayee wanted him to resign. RSS puts very strong emphasis on the parachaks listening to their elders no matter what they say. And Modi it seems didn't like to follow this unquestioning obedience. In Western societies, this would be an admired trait IMO. However, in India where you have to manage extensive diversity and "elders" command respect just because of their age, this could play out negatively.

You can see that independent/undisciplined streak even in the current saga where Modi has refused to campaign in current phase of polls in UP/Punjab e.t.c. And this certainly will create friction between BJP high command and RSS on the one hand and Modi and Co. on the other.

I don't think the article portrays that RSS dislikes Modi because of his "non-brahmin" heritage but there are some differences because he was "indisciplined". Aferall, the article clearly mentions that RSS lobbied very strongly for Modi after the 2002 riots when many leaders in the BJP including the then PM Vajpayee wanted him to resign. RSS puts very strong emphasis on the parachaks listening to their elders no matter what they say. And Modi it seems didn't like to follow this unquestioning obedience. In Western societies, this would be an admired trait IMO. However, in India where you have to manage extensive diversity and "elders" command respect just because of their age, this could play out negatively.

You can see that independent/undisciplined streak even in the current saga where Modi has refused to campaign in current phase of polls in UP/Punjab e.t.c. And this certainly will create friction between BJP high command and RSS on the one hand and Modi and Co. on the other.

Too long article to discuss. It's mainly description of MODI and RSS. Few things are correct and few are exaggerated and wrong.

RSS did support Modi so that he can remain CM after 2002 riot even if ABV government falls. NDA government was just lucky that few so called secular parties kept supporting Vajpayee. But I don't think RSS don't support Modi anymore. It's just perception which is not reality. Nowadays, His image is bigger than Gujarat BJP. So, Some concern. But Historically, Most of the RSS stalwart never left BJP. Shankar Vaghela was 2nd biggest RSS cadre of Gujarat after Kesubhai Patel when he was was in BJP. He ditched the party but today he doesn't have any stronghold. same thing happened with Kalyan Singh. UMA Bharti returned. In BJP. All leaders were big when they were with BJP but nothing without party. BJP is cadres based party and not leader based. Leaders are secondary but cadres are primary.

The Brahmin lobby is totally crap. Never heard from any source. RSS never thinks in that way and i can say with full confidence. If Brahmin was the reason, Why RSS supported OBC Modi even if Vajpayee government falls ?

all thought oof topic but why this days all our so called secular media is touring gujarat roit affected areas and showing bad image of modi.what can we expect in coming gujarat elctions . also this days suddenly supereme court is bashing gujarat gov. what up elections could be reason